LINDY'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL FCS 2024 PREVIEW..............................BRAWK!

[MR. CHICKEN]

1. SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
2. NORTH DAKOTA STATE
3. MONTANA STATE
4. VILLANOVA
5. SOUTH DAKOTA
6, MONTANA
7. FURMAN
8. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
9. DELAWARE
10. NORTH DAKOTA
11. RICHMOND
12. CHATTANOOGA
13. ALBANY
14. LAFAYETTE
15. IDAHO
16. YOUNGSTOWN STATE
17. SACRAMENTO STATE
18. INCARNATE WORD
19. GARDNER-WEBB
20. FLORIDA A&M
21. CENTRAL ARKANSAS
22. EASTERN ILLINOIS
23. WESTERN CAROLINA
24. AUSTIN PEAY
25. MERCER

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

First thing that registers on the brain when looking at the poll is only if the PL can woo 'Nova the balance of power will shift in the East.

- Not sold on Delaware as a Top 10 team in their final year in FCS
- South Dakota at #5? Seems generous
- Lafayette is set up well this year...
- A bit strange not to see UNI or UNH

[caribbeanhen]

First thing that registers on the brain when looking at the poll is only if the PL can woo 'Nova the balance of power will shift in the East.

- Not sold on Delaware as a Top 10 team in their final year in FCS
- South Dakota at #5? Seems generous
- Lafayette is set up well this year...
- A bit strange not to see UNI or UNH

Why Not?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Why Not?

Player motivation and coaching. The combination of the two as UD transitions will lead to way too many moving parts going in different directions. I expect the Hens to have virtually no roster continuity (even by 2024/2025 standards) the next two years. Otherwise, they are going to sink like a rock in FBS without an infusion of talent and/or an upgrade in coaching.

[caribbeanhen]

Player motivation and coaching. The combination of the two as UD transitions will lead to way too many moving parts going in different directions. I expect the Hens to have virtually no roster continuity (even by 2024/2025 standards) the next two years. Otherwise, they are going to sink like a rock in FBS without an infusion of talent and/or an upgrade in coaching.

All of that is certainly possible, but so far, going into a season where they’re not gonna be playoff eligible, the roster is pretty much intact. They managed to keep Marcus Yarns at running back. By all accounts, Ryan Carty is doing a good job of keeping the team focused and everything together as the transition starts.

[JALMOND]

Portland State gets 6 teams out of the top 17. Well, we've always wanted a full DI schedule...xrolleyesx

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

All of that is certainly possible, but so far, going into a season where they’re not gonna be playoff eligible, the roster is pretty much intact. They managed to keep Marcus Yarns at running back. By all accounts, Ryan Carty is doing a good job of keeping the team focused and everything together as the transition starts.

Roster continuity goes well beyond physical presence.

[FUBeAR]

Why Not?


SoCon Football Standings 2013

Conf
Overall


Team
W

L
W

L


No. 22 Furman (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Furman_Paladins_football_team) +^
6
–
2
8
–
6


No. 19 Samford (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Samford_Bulldogs_football_team) +^
6
–
2
8
–
5


No. 23 Chattanooga (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Chattanooga_Mocs_football_team) +
6
–
2
8
–
4


Georgia Southern (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Georgia_Southern_Eagles_football_team) *
4
–
4
7
–
4


Wofford (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Wofford_Terriers_football_team)
4
–
4
5
–
6


The Citadel (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_The_Citadel_Bulldogs_football_team)
4
–
4
5
–
7


Appalachian State (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Appalachian_State_Mountaineers_football_team) *
4
–
4
4
–
8


Elon (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Elon_Phoenix_football_team)
1
–
7
2
–
10


Western Carolina (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Western_Carolina_Catamounts_football_team)
1
–
7
2
–
10

[DFW HOYA]

First thing that registers on the brain when looking at the poll is only if the PL can woo 'Nova the balance of power will shift in the East.


First thing that registers is six of the top ten are in just three states.

[Milktruck74]

SoCon Football Standings 2013
Conf
Overall


Team
W

L
W

L


No. 22 Furman (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Furman_Paladins_football_team) +^
6
–
2
8
–
6


No. 19 Samford (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Samford_Bulldogs_football_team) +^
6
–
2
8
–
5


No. 23 Chattanooga (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Chattanooga_Mocs_football_team) +
6
–
2
8
–
4


Georgia Southern (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Georgia_Southern_Eagles_football_team) *
4
–
4
7
–
4


Wofford (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Wofford_Terriers_football_team)
4
–
4
5
–
6


The Citadel (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_The_Citadel_Bulldogs_football_team)
4
–
4
5
–
7


Appalachian State (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Appalachian_State_Mountaineers_football_team) *
4
–
4
4
–
8


Elon (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Elon_Phoenix_football_team)
1
–
7
2
–
10


Western Carolina (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Western_Carolina_Catamounts_football_team)
1
–
7
2
–
10




This was my thoughts exactly..and the year before both squads were in the playoffs...and ranked in the top 10. KSU had a similar decline from 11-2 to 5-6. It is less about winning games than it is about building for the future, and getting the younger guys up to speed.

[clenz]

I don't think any team their final FCS year in a no-man-land situation actually faired well.

The mental check out of "there is literally nothing to play for" is real. JMU might be the exception.

[SteelSD]

Portland State gets 6 teams out of the top 17. Well, we've always wanted a full DI schedule...xrolleyesx
Very similar for SDSU as we get 6 of the top 17 after us. This will be a test to see what our ability to reload is and what kind of depth we've developed.

[clenz]

2012 Georgia State 1-10
2013 App State 4-7
2013 Georgia Southern 7-4
2013 Old Dominion 8-4 - only 1 win over a team with a winning record - Liberty who also didn't really beat anyone with a winning record they were mid beating the Big South but never winning a playoff game
2014 Charlotte 5-6
2016 Coastal Carolina 10-2 - didn't beat a single team with more than 6 wins. Liberty, once again, the only team over .500 and they were 6-5
2017 Liberty - their traditional 6-5
2022 Sam Houston 5-4
2022 Jacksonville State 9-2 - played only 1 playoff team - PFL Davidson - who was only in the playoffs because St. Thomas wasn't eligible yet.


In 2021 James Madison went 12-2 and runner up. I removed them from the list because they weren't a transitional year. They announced they were leaving mid season for the following season. Too quick of a turnaround to have a season without being eligible like others.

[KPSUL]

First thing that registers on the brain when looking at the poll is only if the PL can woo 'Nova the balance of power will shift in the East.

- Not sold on Delaware as a Top 10 team in their final year in FCS
- South Dakota at #5? Seems generous
- Lafayette is set up well this year...
- A bit strange not to see UNI or UNH

It would have been much more surprising to see UNH ranked, coming off a 6-5 season with Dylan Laube and Max Brosmer moving on to bigger things. Lindy's Pre-season top half of the CAA may not even be warranted. But really, in the post JMU CAA, none of that seems to make any difference as far as where teams will end up at the end of the season.

[caribbeanhen]

Roster continuity goes well beyond physical presence.

right but for 2024 the roster is intact!

2025 who knows.. and Tomorrow Never Knows

Totally agree with you that the Hens will need a serious talent infusion for 2025

stay tuned as you Lehigh TU, just made 2024 more interesting …for me anyway

[caribbeanhen]

SoCon Football Standings 2013
Conf
Overall


Team
W

L
W

L


No. 22 Furman (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Furman_Paladins_football_team) +^
6
–
2
8
–
6


No. 19 Samford (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Samford_Bulldogs_football_team) +^
6
–
2
8
–
5


No. 23 Chattanooga (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Chattanooga_Mocs_football_team) +
6
–
2
8
–
4


Georgia Southern (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Georgia_Southern_Eagles_football_team) *
4
–
4
7
–
4


Wofford (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Wofford_Terriers_football_team)
4
–
4
5
–
6


The Citadel (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_The_Citadel_Bulldogs_football_team)
4
–
4
5
–
7


Appalachian State (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Appalachian_State_Mountaineers_football_team) *
4
–
4
4
–
8


Elon (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Elon_Phoenix_football_team)
1
–
7
2
–
10


Western Carolina (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Western_Carolina_Catamounts_football_team)
1
–
7
2
–
10





noted

CH is finding inspiration for what was a lost season only a few hours ago

[ElCid]

First thing that registers on the brain when looking at the poll is only if the PL can woo 'Nova the balance of power will shift in the East.

- Not sold on Delaware as a Top 10 team in their final year in FCS
- South Dakota at #5? Seems generous
- Lafayette is set up well this year...
- A bit strange not to see UNI or UNH


Why Not?

I think he is correct. Looking at the recent final year or the period after announcing, I'm fairly sure the vast majority of teams that have moved up in the recent past have simply gone through the motions. Many factors, but red shirting, players not wanting to get injured, lots of motivational issues, possible schedule changes, etc probably all contribute. It's obviously not guaranteed that they will tank, but history says it is probable they will slip.

[Redbird 4th & short]

1. SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
2. NORTH DAKOTA STATE
3. MONTANA STATE
4. VILLANOVA
5. SOUTH DAKOTA
6, MONTANA
7. FURMAN
8. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
9. DELAWARE
10. NORTH DAKOTA
11. RICHMOND
12. CHATTANOOGA
13. ALBANY
14. LAFAYETTE
15. IDAHO
16. YOUNGSTOWN STATE
17. SACRAMENTO STATE
18. INCARNATE WORD
19. GARDNER-WEBB
20. FLORIDA A&M
21. CENTRAL ARKANSAS
22. EASTERN ILLINOIS
23. WESTERN CAROLINA
24. AUSTIN PEAY
25. MERCER

Didn't #19 GW lose 20 players to ETSU along with their HC ??

And didn't #24 Austin Peay lose 19 players to D-I, 11 of which went with their HC to UTEP.

edit: just noticed they both picked up a bunch of FBS transfers with all the schollie money .. still hard to imagine they could be very picky, plus it has to come together with new HC and lot of new players.



Ephraim Floyd (WR)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU


Jimmy Bowdry (DB)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU


AJ Johnson (WR)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU


Kendall Williams (TE)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU


Ty Anderson (LB)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU


Karim Page (WR)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU


Tyson Moorer (OL)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU


Jaylen King (QB)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU


Nick Hunter (DL)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU


Justin Franklin (WR)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU


Ryan Barrett (DB)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU


Tywan Royal (DB)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU


Jai Barnes (DL)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU


Jonathan Burns (TE)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU


Rashad Whitehead (DL)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU


JaQuan Adams (OL)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU


Willie Harris (DL)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU


Will McCraw (OL)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU


Gabe Thompson (OL)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU


William McRainey (LB)
Gardner-Webb
ETSU





TJ Hartley (K)
Austin Peay
Georgia Southern


*Cedarius Doss (DB)
Austin Peay
Indiana


Travis Bates (DL)
Austin Peay
Kansas State


Jevon McIver Jr. (DB)
Austin Peay
TCU


Maddux Trujillo (K)
Austin Peay
Temple


Sam Howard (LB)
Austin Peay
Tulane


Skyler Locklear (QB)
Austin Peay
UTEP


Trey Goodman (WR)
Austin Peay
UTEP


Brennan Smith (OL)
Austin Peay
UTEP


Kory Chapman (DB)
Austin Peay
UTEP


*Isaiah Wright (OL)
Austin Peay
UTEP


Ashton Nickelberry (WR)
Austin Peay
UTEP


Marquez Taylor (RB)
Austin Peay
UTEP


Kenny Odom (WR)
Austin Peay
UTEP


Kam Thomas (WR)
Austin Peay
UTEP


Jevon Jackson (RB)
Austin Peay
UTEP


Xavier Smith (DB)
Austin Peay
UTEP


Tre Shackelford (WR)
Austin Peay
Washington State


*Riley Stephens (K/P)
Austin Peay
WKU

[Redbird 4th & short]

First thing that registers on the brain when looking at the poll is only if the PL can woo 'Nova the balance of power will shift in the East.

- Not sold on Delaware as a Top 10 team in their final year in FCS
- South Dakota at #5? Seems generous
- Lafayette is set up well this year...
- A bit strange not to see UNI or UNH

Regarding South Dakota .. #5 does seem a little high, but they have a lot coming back. Their crash and burn against NDSU shouldn't be held against them too much .. NDSU was rolling downhill at that point. USD had a nice season and bring a lot back and netted more in Portal.

I doubt North Dakota and Richmond will finish anywhere near 10 and 11.

My ISU Redbirds will surprise this year ... STATS has us #14. I think low 20's is fair for preseason, but have little doubt we could be top 15 team. 17 of 21 starters back, 3 of 4 transfers could easily fill those 4 lost spots. We'll have 55 JRs and SRs next fall ... never had even close to that many before. Went 6-5 with 4 losses by combined 8 pts to all ranked teams a year ago ... UND, YSU, UNI, EIU. Picked up a 4 star FBS QB transfer from K State .. came out ahead in Portal.

[Mike296]

1. SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
2. NORTH DAKOTA STATE
3. MONTANA STATE
4. VILLANOVA
5. SOUTH DAKOTA
6, MONTANA
7. FURMAN
8. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
9. DELAWARE
10. NORTH DAKOTA
11. RICHMOND
12. CHATTANOOGA
13. ALBANY
14. LAFAYETTE
15. IDAHO
16. YOUNGSTOWN STATE
17. SACRAMENTO STATE
18. INCARNATE WORD
19. GARDNER-WEBB
20. FLORIDA A&M
21. CENTRAL ARKANSAS
22. EASTERN ILLINOIS
23. WESTERN CAROLINA
24. AUSTIN PEAY
25. MERCER
I’d put us in the 15-20 range to start the season. FAMU being in the T25 is comical. IW has to prove to me that last year was a fluke before I’ll rank them that high. EIU is an interesting pick at 22.

[OhioHen]

I don't think any team their final FCS year in a no-man-land situation actually faired well.

The mental check out of "there is literally nothing to play for" is real. JMU might be the exception.
JMU played a full Sun Belt schedule during their first transition year and went 8-3 (6-2 SBC).

[clenz]

JMU played a full Sun Belt schedule during their first transition year and went 8-3 (6-2 SBC).
Right. I forgot just how strange the JMU move was compared to everyone else. I don't know how I forgot that given all the bitching their fan base did when the conference enforced the rules JMU helped put in place because they announced the move 6 months before it happened rather than a year-year and a half like everyone else then wanted special treatment.